Did you lose a loved one to suicide?
Christian Support After Suicide Loss
‘He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.’2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NLT
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A Christian suicide support group?
The terms Christian and suicide are rarely heard together, but the reality is that the church and church members are not immune from losing loved ones to suicide. In fact, at some point in their lifetimes almost half of Christians in the United States will be survivors of suicide loss. We offer help through our ongoing suicide loss support groups.
Our organization is dedicated to bringing hope to those who have lost a loved one to suicide, working to prevent suicide, and equipping churches to do the same.
Find a support groupWeekly Online Support Groups
Survivors of Suicide Loss – Online Support Group. Each group meets one day a week (except holidays).
- Sun5:00 pm ET5:00 – 6:00 pm
- Sun7:00 pm ET7:00 – 8:00 pm
- Tue8:00 pm ET8:00 – 9:00 pm
- Thu6:30 pm ET6:30 – 7:30 pm
How can we help you today?
Faith-based suicide loss support for survivors, families, and the churches that care for them.
I lost someone to suicide
Join a free Christian suicide loss support group and connect with others who understand this grief.
Join a groupI serve a church or ministry
Small group curriculum, group leader training, and suicide prevention resources for your congregation.
Resources for churchesI need hope today
Read our daily devotional, listen to our podcast, and find Scripture-centered encouragement for grief after suicide.
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Christian suicide support, suicide loss healing, and faith-based suicide prevention for individuals, families, and churches.
Suicide Loss Support Groups
Free weekly online Christian suicide support groups for survivors of suicide loss, discussing the grief process, stigma, what to expect going forward, and spiritual questions such as “Where was God?”
Join a groupResourcing Small Groups
We publish a small group multimedia curriculum to support and encourage those who have lost a loved one to suicide in Christian-based settings. These can be utilized in churches, para-church organizations, or community-based efforts.
See our booksAssisting Group Leaders
We offer guides and additional resources for training for those who would lead groups specializing in suicide loss survival or suicide awareness from a Christian perspective.
Leader resourcesProject Light SABER
Working with parents, church leaders, and caregivers, our newest program focuses on hope-based, faith-filled awareness of factors that may contribute to suicide:
- Social media
- Abuse
- Body image
- Emotional challenges
- Relationships
Digital Audio and Video
Through podcasts and video clips, we offer teaching, interviews, and other helpful tools to inspire and educate. Stories offer relevant and timely topics that will move the heart as they inform the mind.
Listen to the podcastOnline Community
In addition to our weekly small groups, connect virtually with others on issues of importance relating to suicide, mental health, parenting, and related topics.
Connect with usThree simple steps to find support
Reach out
Contact us through our form, write to contact@suicideloss.org, or call (302) 402-2088.
A short phone call
Two members of our team speak with you by phone to ensure that you will be well served in the group.
Join your weekly group
Attend one day a week and walk alongside others who understand. No one will ever force you to speak.
What survivors say about our groups
When I lost my only son that I absolutely adored to suicide, I thought my world had ended. I prayed and grieved and sought the Lord for help. He led me to the website for this group. It has been such an incredible blessing for me and my husband.
My CASSL group has been a lifeline for me. It has been the highlight of my week since I joined it. I thank God that I found your organization and that you have invested the time and effort to reach out to those of us whose lives have been upended by a suicide.
Yes, being in a survivor group has benefited me because this is the place where I feel “normal” and grounded. I don’t feel as lonely in this group.
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This group has given my suicide survival experience a meaning. I never understood why but I feel in my heart God in his way is getting glory as I try to encourage others while attending group.
I think just being able to talk to people that know what are going through is a big help. We all have been through a life changing tragedy.
Suicide loss is different than others. This group helped us understand and process the journey. The book is an incredible guide that walks you through the abyss. God’s unending grace and this group have been the keys to my survival.
The online grief support group of Christian Survivors of Suicide Loss was a godsend, especially when we were too much of a mess to be seen.
I thought I was alone and then I met a group of people who understood me. The stigma and shame surrounding suicide make it harder to talk about.
Most people can never fully understand what you have been through or what you are feeling so coming to support groups can give you the realization that you are not alone.
Support For Individuals And Families After Suicide
Is a support group free?
Yes, it is free. We do expect group members to purchase the book we use which is approximately $35. An e-book is also available.
How many days a week does the group meet?
Each group meets one day a week (except holidays). We have several groups that are ongoing, and usually on different nights of the week.
What kind of topics do you cover?
We discuss topics such as the grief process, stigma, what to expect going forward, and spiritual questions such as “Where was God?” and “Why did this happen?” from a Christian perspective. Our message is consistently that God is faithful, even in this darkest of times.
Are there any requirements to be in a group?
We need to have two members of our team speak with you by phone to ensure that you will be well served in the group. We also ask that you attend regularly or communicate with us about your absence.
Can I just observe?
No one will ever force you to speak as a member of a group. However, to protect confidentiality and to ensure that our group members have the safety to share openly, we do not permit non-member observers.
I don’t go to church or am not a Christian. Can I still join?
Yes, absolutely. We do not require affiliation with any church and we are a separate organization. We do utilize the Bible in our groups, but do not focus on doctrinal differences among denominations.
I have questions that are not answered here
Feel free to browse our site and resource sections. Write us at contact@suicideloss.org for answers as well.
Christian Suicide Loss Support Books
Our group books are available for you as you walk this faith-challenging journey of healing from the suicide of a loved one.
Moving Forward 2nd Edition
Moving Forward: A Christian Study for Survivors of Suicide Loss Second Edition is written with deep compassion for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Its authors are Christians who have personal experiences and insights as loss survivors. This book offers the unique perspective of a Christian worldview on suicide and hope in the midst of grief following the trauma of losing a loved one in this way.
Questions Christians Have About Suicide
Questions Christians have about Suicide is a concise and compassionate book that, with sensitivity and biblical perspective, serves as a valuable resource for those seeking comfort and understanding during their own journey of healing and recovery as well as for those who support them.
More Faith-Based Suicide Loss Support
Scripture and hope for every day
Encouragement, reflection, and prayer written for survivors of suicide loss, delivered daily by email.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life… nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.Romans 8:38-39 NIVRead today’s devotional
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Christian Association for Survivors of Suicide Loss, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charity dedicated to providing Christian suicide support, suicide loss healing, and grief pastoral counseling for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. Through faith-based suicide prevention, supportive resources, and our suicide support group, we help families learn how to cope with suicide loss, share suicide loss recovery stories, and find hope and healing. We offer Christian grief counseling, support for families after suicide, and practical guidance for grief after suicide within church and community settings. To learn more about our programs, including our Christian suicide support groups, contact us today.